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Filter search resultsSimple random sampling
A simple random sample (SRS) is the most basic probabilistic method used for creating a sample from a population.MethodAdapting evaluation in the time of COVID-19 — Part 2: Define
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to rapid changes in the activities and goals of many organisations, whether these relate to addressing direct health impacts, the consequential economic and social impacts or to the need to change the way thingBlogRapid evaluation
Rapid Evaluation is an approach designed to quickly and systematically conduct an evaluation when time or resources are limited.ApproachUnderstanding the role of the World Bank Group in a crowded institutional landscape [Network analysis example]
In this example, the Independent Evaluation Group (IEG - part of the World Bank Group) have used a network analysis to gain a better understanding of the role of the World Bank Group's policy interventions in the health sector in LiberResourceUNICEF webinar: Comparative case studies
What does a non-experimental evaluation look like? How can we evaluate interventions implemented across multiple contexts, where constructing a control group is not feasible?ResourceEthics framework and guidelines: A guide for research funding organizations implementing participatory activities
This framework supports the ethical preparation, implementation, and evaluation of participatory processes in research funding and (applied) research & innovation (R&I).ResourceLearning to Make All Voices Count - Leveraging Complexity-Aware MEL to Pursue Change in Complex Systems
ResourceOutcome monitoring and learning in large multi-stakeholder research programmes: lessons from the PRISE consortium
This discussion paper outlines the key lessons to emerge from designing and applying an outcome monitoring system to the Pathways to Resilience in Semi-arid Economies (PRISE) project.ResourceVoluntary Organizations for Professional Evaluation (VOPEs): Learning from Africa, Americas, Asia, Australasia, Europe and Middle East
This book is focused on case studies highlighting the experiences of regional and national VOPEs.ResourceDevelop a communications plan
This web page from the Evaluation Toolkit website outlines a six-question approach that can be used to develop a communications plan for the dissemination of evaluation results.ResourceIterative design and monitoring for adaptive management: How causal link monitoring can help
Development actors are embracing the concept and practice of adaptive management, using evidence to inform ongoing revisions throughout implementation.BlogComplexity Evaluation framework: recognising complexity & key considerations for complexity-appropriate evaluation in the department for environment, food and rural affairs (DEFRA)
The primary purpose of this framework is to equip Defra commissioners of evaluation (which may include analysts and policymakers), with a checklist of core considerations to ensure that evaluations are robust and sufficiently consider the iResourceQualitative comparative analysis
Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) is an evaluation approach that supports causal reasoning by examining how different conditions contribute to an outcome.ApproachA question of worth: Cost analysis in evaluation
This presentation from the World Health Organization analyses the different methods of cost analysis including cost-benefit analysis and cost-effectiveness analysis.ResourceQualitative research & evaluation methods: Integrating theory and practice
The fourth edition of Michael Quinn Patton's Qualitative Research & Evaluation Methods Integrating Theory and Practice, published by Sage Publications, analyses and provides clear guidance and advice for usiResourceWhy do we need more real-time evaluation?
We’re currently going through a global period of rapid change and adaption, due in large part to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our lives and work.BlogUsing qualitative comparative analysis to explore causal links for scaling up investments in renewable energy
This paper illustrates how qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) was used to identify causal pathways for scaling renewable energy to meet sustainable development and climate goals.ResourceCompasss: Comparative methods for systematic cross-case analysis
COMPASSS (Comparative methods for systematic cross-case analysis) is a website that has been designed to develop the use of systematic comparative case analysis as a research strategy by bringing together scholars and practitioners who sharResourceSet-theoretic methods for the social sciences: A guide to qualitative comparative analysis
This book, by Schneider and Wagemann, provides a comprehensive overview of the basic principles of set theory to model causality and applications of Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA), the most developed form of set-theorResourceAn introduction to applied data analysis with qualitative comparative analysis
This article by Nicolas Legewie provides an introduction to Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA). It discusses the method's main principles and advantages, including its concepts.ResourceIntroduction: Contribution, causality, context, and contingency when evaluating inclusive business programmes
This IDS Bulletin discusses approaches and methods for meaningful impact evaluation, building on real-world experiences with theory-based evaluation in inclusive business programmes.ResourceWhat is qualitative comparative analysis (QCA)?
This slide show from Charles C Ragin, provides a detailed explanation, including examples, that clearly demonstrates the question, 'What is QCA?'.ResourceA critical review of applications in QCA and fuzzy-set analysis and a ‘toolbox’ of proven solutions to frequently encountered problems
This paper from Patrick A. Mello focuses on reviewing current applications for use in Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) in order to take stock of what is available and highlight best practice in this area.ResourceContribution analysis for adaptive management
This briefing note shares guidance on using contribution analysis for adaptative management by examining how the approach enables programmes to work with theories of change in a practical, reflexive way and how its findings can inform progrResourceQuIP and the Yin/Yang of Quant and Qual: How to navigate QuIP visualisations
This discussion paper reviews how quantitative and qualitative processes are utilised in analysis and presentation ofResourceThe magenta book: Guidance for evaluation
This guide, from H M Treasury, originally published in 2011 and updated in 2020, is the central guidance for all UK government departments on evaluation.ResourceCausality assessment for landscape interventions (CALI)
This resource introduces Causality Assessment for Landscape Interventions (CALI), an approach developed by UNDP to support adaptive management of projects that aim to reduce deforestation at the landscape or jurisdictional level.ResourceDeveloping evaluation and communication capacity for impact and adaptive management (DECI-AM website)
The DECI-AM "Developing Evaluation and Communication Capacity for Impact and Adaptive Management" website contains evaluation and research communication mentoring tools, articles and case studies.Resource